{"product_id":"hedione-firmenich","title":"Hedione (Firmenich)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedione (Firmenich Original) — The Legendary Molecule of Jasmine Radiance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedione, discovered in 1958 by Firmenich chemist \u003cem\u003eEdouard Demole\u003c\/em\u003e, is the most widely used synthetic molecule in modern perfumery. The name comes from the Greek word \u003cem\u003ehēdonē\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"pleasure, delight.\" It is the molecule that single-handedly creates the volatility and \"radiance\" effect of jasmine. Hammeyd stocks original Firmenich Hedione in Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEau Sauvage and the Revolution in Perfumery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedione's commercial breakthrough came in 1966 with Dior's \u003cem\u003eEau Sauvage\u003c\/em\u003e perfume. Edmond Roudnitska composed 1.8% of the formula with Hedione, creating an unprecedented transparency and freshness in men's perfumery. This date is considered the beginning of the \"modern age\" in perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Only Hedione a Perfumer Should Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmenich production. Others fall short in quality, and none can capture the same character. Although Hedione's patent has expired, Firmenich's version remains the industry benchmark in terms of purity, isomer balance (approximately 90:10 trans:cis), and production standard. The vast majority of professional perfumers prefer only Firmenich Hedione in their formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedione is an indispensable molecule at every usage level, \u003cem\u003efrom traces to overdose\u003c\/em\u003e. It is particularly known for its effect of boosting citrus notes and extending the luminosity of lemon; no other molecule can match this radiance and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHedione offers a delicate, transparent jasmine-like floral character with a light citrus freshness reminiscent of lemon or grapefruit, accompanied by ethereal, airy qualities and soft, radiant undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key modulator that creates space, diffusion, and volume in compositions; it enhances floral notes while adding brightness to almost all fragrance families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmenich — Original (patent holder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS No:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24851-98-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Methyl Dihydrojasmonate (MDJ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Methyl Dihydrojasmonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIUPAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl)acetate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C₁₃H₂₂O₃\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226.31 g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFEMA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4094 (GRAS status)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsomer Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90:10 trans:cis (classic racemate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorless \/ pale yellow liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity (smelling strip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 70+ hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully soluble in alcohols, generally requires no dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart note (extends to base note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, citrus freshness, red fruit undertones, transparent, airy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdor Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (subtle alone, radiance creator in composition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFRA 51:\u003c\/strong\u003e No restriction for Category 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage use in perfumery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4% in perfume concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-15% (in fine perfumery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn iconic formulas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 35% (jasmine-heavy compositions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some sources consider up to 50% usage possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEU Allergen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not on the list of 26 mandatory perfume allergens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference Between Hedione and Hedione HC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirmenich offers two separate Hedione variants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f2ec;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cth style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n    \u003cth style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8; text-align: left;\"\u003eHedione\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n    \u003cth style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8; text-align: left;\"\u003eHedione HC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eCis isomer ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003e~10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003e~68.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eSubtle, transparent, universal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eDistinct magnolia-jasmine, fresh floral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eRadiance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eHigher, more transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eMore nuanced, more expressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eTypical usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eClassic florals, chypre, citrus (Eau Sauvage style)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid #e0ddd8;\"\u003eModern Chanel style, bloom effect, magnolia compositions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedione HC is available as a separate product in our store.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings and Precautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eIrritating in concentrated form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eShould not be applied directly to the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFor professional use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eProtect from light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRefrigeration prevents oxidation; spoiled Hedione gives off a slightly sour\/butyric odor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Hedione in Turkey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHammeyd is an e-commerce store that regularly stocks original Firmenich Hedione in Turkey. Shipping is available domestically and to selected international countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a difference between Firmenich Hedione and generic Hedione?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, there is a significant difference. Hedione's patent has expired, and many manufacturers produce the same molecule (Methyl Dihydrojasmonate), but the purity level, isomer balance, and stabilizer use vary by brand. Firmenich's version is considered the industry benchmark and is almost universally preferred in professional formulations. Results obtained from generic counterparts are not comparable in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedione doesn't have a strong scent on its own, why is it used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHedione's value lies not in its solo scent but in the \"radiance\" effect it adds to a composition. When smelled alone, it gives a light, green-citrus transparency. However, in a formula, it lifts heavy base notes, extends top notes, and adds an \"overflowing from the skin\" airy character to the perfume. The revolutionary impact of Eau Sauvage is precisely this mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn which perfumes can we find Hedione?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlmost all perfumes on the market today contain Hedione in some form. Iconic examples include: Dior Eau Sauvage (1966, 1.8% — Edmond Roudnitska's revolutionary formula), CK One, Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey, many modern Chanel compositions. Hedione is now considered the \"bread and butter\" molecule of perfumery — it can be used at every level from trace amounts to overdose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Hedione so important in citrus perfumes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe biggest disadvantage of citrus notes (lemon, bergamot, grapefruit) is their rapid evaporation. Hedione \"boosts\" these notes — it preserves their brightness, slows their volatility, and creates a lasting citrus freshness in the perfume. For this reason, it is a structural component of modern colognes and fresh formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does Hedione last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has a longevity of over 70 hours on a smelling strip. In a perfume formula, it functions as a heart-to-base note and extends the life of other notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the price of Hedione?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent prices are visible in the variant selection above (10g, 30g, etc.). For higher grammage purchases (wholesale \/ professional use), you can email \u003ca href=\"mailto:destek@hammeyd.com\"\u003edestek@hammeyd.com\u003c\/a\u003e to request a special price offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use it pure or diluted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHedione is fully soluble in alcohols and can generally be added directly to the formula in its pure state (100%). It does not require dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should Hedione be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStore in a dark, cool environment. Refrigeration is recommended for long-term storage. 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